Of all of the instruments in my clothing-care arsenal, the Homeasy Fabric Shaver delivers the most important affect. For those that aren’t already aware of this marvelous gadget: A cloth shaver is a motorized handheld system that makes use of rotating blades, hid behind a protecting mesh cowl, to soundly slash by way of and suction up unpleasant fluff. To use it, merely lay your garment flat, activate the shaver, and glide its head over the pilled floor whereas gently pulling the material taut. Then watch, in delight, as drained, fuzzy wardrobe rejects rework into like-new type standbys.

There was a time after I would have stated that any cloth shaver would do. But that was earlier than I received my fingers on the Homeasy mannequin. It has six whirring blades—somewhat than the standard three—so it’s particularly good at eradicating cussed tablets. Its head is significantly wider than most, so it covers extra space in much less time and helps to easy out the part of material that you just’re engaged on. And in contrast to battery-powered choices, that are annoying to take care of, the rechargeable Homeasy shaver doesn’t require you to maintain a stash of AAs readily available. Its digital show clearly signifies how a lot battery it has left, and a full cost will final for 3 to 6 hours, relying on which of the three pace settings you utilize. Even I can’t de-pill for that lengthy.

The Homeasy shaver can work on most materials, notably artificial supplies, which maintain on to tablets extra stubbornly than pure fibers do. The important offenders in lots of wardrobes are clothes similar to yoga pants, sweatshirts, and—after all—sweaters.

My sister, who purchased the Homeasy shaver as quickly as she examine it in our information to low-cost(ish) laundry aids, is now an provoke into the cult of sweater shaving. “It’s one of many joys of fall,” she gushed. “[The Homeasy shaver] has by no means prompted any rips or noticeable cloth thinning. And I really like the way it vacuums away fluff, so it does the job of a lint curler, too.”

You can even apply it to lighter knits. “It actually brightens up cotton and jersey clothes,” studies Wirecutter supervising editor Hannah Morrill. “One of my favourite methods to make use of it’s for the sunshine pilling on my daughter’s leggings.”

I’d be remiss to not point out that the Homeasy shaver isn’t only for garments; I take advantage of mine on residence textiles like sofa cushions, throw blankets, and pillow covers, too. If it’s made from (or lined in) cloth—and just a little snag wouldn’t break your coronary heart—you possibly can fabric-shave it.

Speaking of potential snags, remember that consultants don’t suggest utilizing motorized cloth shavers on delicate gadgets like cashmere sweaters—they’re so efficient at reducing by way of fluff that they will skinny out finer materials, which ends up in holes. Instead, for these items, use a cashmere comb, which is gentler although extra labor-intensive. (That stated, I’m such a daredevil that I’ve used the Homeasy shaver on cashmere anyway, with nice outcomes. Just go gradual, maintain the material flat, and don’t press too arduous.)

I’ve been made enjoyable of for my devotion to my cloth shaver, however hear me out. It’s greater than only a (breathtakingly efficient, ruthlessly environment friendly) gadget. It’s irresistible ASMR, clearing forests of tablets with a nice hum. It’s self-care, of the caliber that would simply function the principle occasion for an evening in. In a pinch, you would even repurpose the futuristic-looking Homeasy shaver as a prop in a community-theater sci-fi manufacturing.

Most of all: It provides the smug satisfaction of holding on to low-cost garments years previous their expiration dates. Take that, quick trend.

This article was edited by Rachelle Bergstein and Catherine Kast.